Omar Daf
Omar Daf | |
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| Born | February 12, 1977 Dakar, Senegal |
| Occupation(s) | Football manager, former professional footballer |
| Years active | 1994–2013 (player), 2018–present (manager) |
| Known for | Playing for Senegal national team, managing Sochaux and Amiens |
Omar Daf (born 12 February 1977) is a former professional footballer from Senegal who has transitioned into management and is presently the head coach of the Ligue 2 club Amiens. Holding both Senegalese and French citizenship, Daf earned caps for the Senegal national team and participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. While his main position was full-back, he was also adept at playing as a centre-back.
Club career
Originating from Dakar, Daf commenced his football journey with US Gorée before embarking on his professional path at the age of 17 with Belgian Second Division outfit K.V.C. Westerlo. After one season, he transferred to the French Championnat National 2 side Thonon-Chablais, and in 1997, he signed with Sochaux, where he remained for twelve years.
Managerial career
In November 2018, Daf was named manager of Sochaux and subsequently renewed his contract through to 2021 in January 2019. He assumed the managerial role at Ligue 2 club Amiens in June 2023.
Honours
Senegal
- Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2002